To finish off our mysteries topic and combine our science, electricity topic, the children made lighthouses today. They used their scientific knowledge to make a complete circuit and experimented with switches to turn the lighthouse on and off. You must agree they are all fabulous. Well done Year 4. 

A massive congratulations to all of the Year 4 children who gained an award today. They've worked ever so hard to finish off the term and I'm immensely proud of all their determination. I hope they all have a fabulous half term holidays and are looking forward to our Tudor and digestion topics when they return. 

Today Year 6 presented an assembly about different women and girls who have made a great impact in the world of science. We discussed how primatologist Dr Jane Goodall has worked tirelessy to rehome chimpanzees who have lost their habitats for various reasons. We explored how Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie discovered new elements called radium and radioactivity.

Today, we investigated soil permeability. First, we looked at soil samples and discussed their qualities. We tested different samples of soil by pouring the same amount of water and observing it filter through. We recorded our results in a table. 

Year 4 have been been working hard this half term perfecting their yoga poses. I've so impressed by their flexibility, regulated breathing and their peaceful approach to our sessions. They have made great improvements and extended their repertoire. The coach assessed them today and was highly impressed by their mountain, chair, eagle, cobra, sun salutations, baby poses and many more. A special mention goes out to Ted, Flynn, Isla, Lottie, Millie and Orson for their dedication. 

Year 4 managed in 2 weeks to play Ode to Joy along Mrs O'Leary on the accordion. They were fantastic and definitely exceeded all expectations. Well done Year 4. 

This week in Science, the children have been exploring ‘Why exercise is important and what the effects of exercise are on our health / lives?’ The children were asked to explore different ways to stay healthy. The children decided that you can be healthy by: eating a balanced diet, getting lots of sleep, drinking lots of water, doing activities that you enjoy (e.g. swimming etc) and exercising. The children discussed how/why exercise is important for our bodies.

Year 4 had a fabulous time making their circuits work by testing objects to see if they were conductors or insulators. They found that scissors, sharpeners, purple pens, the plug, the door handle and even earrings and glasses all had areas that conducted electricity. Great experimenting Year 4. 

Our pupil leaders have chosen 6 brilliant winners of our E-Safety Competition. They looked at how social media affects mental health and what we can do to improve this. We had many entries from across school and it was very difficult to decide. Well done everyone. 

Year 4 have been researching a very inspirational electro scientist- Esther Sans Takeuchi. She is the most decorated female scientists in America with over 140 patents for her work in increasing the power of batteries used to power implantable cardiac defibrillators, saving thousands of lives every year.